Horse Health Matters®
Using Behavior to Your Advantage in Training Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 26, 2018 16:03
Learn three ways equine behavior can work for you in training your horse when you tune into his reactions, attitudes, and need for the right amount of exercise …
Your Bleeding Horse - What to Do
by Flossie Sellers
April 7, 2017 14:14
Learn about the kinds of wounds that cause bleeding in your horse, how to determine if it is an emergency, and what to do until the veterinarian arrives …
How Do I Know My Horse Is Colicking …
by Joan Norton VMD DACVIM
April 21, 2017 14:23
Read to learn the important signs of colic and why staying calm and assessing the situation is important for you and your horse, as well as your veterinarian …
Facing Reality After Your Horse's Death
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
April 24, 2017 10:13
Read this thoughtful article by a veterinarian who has had years of personal experience caring for horses and other animals to learn how to deal with the …
Tip of the Day
Mild angular limb deformities in foals may be correctable with specialized shoes. Work with your veterinarian and farrer to devise a plan if your baby horse has minor leg angle problems.
Keeping Cool with Barn Misters
by EquiMed Staff
April 23, 2018 19:40
Learn strategies for helping your horses stay cool on hot summer days, and when all else fails, how different kinds of barn misters can help fight off the heat …
How do I help my horse's dry, cracked feet …
by Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
May 1, 2017 15:17
Hoof quality may relate more the the hoof's ability to regulate the moisture content than anything else. Our expert farrier, Doug Butler, gives you the facts on …
Summer Treats for Your Horse
by Miriam Rieck
May 4, 2017 16:24
Popsicles for the kids. How about a summer treat for your horse. Get some great ideas from Miriam about cost-effective and horse-preferred treats …
How to Prepare for Parturition
by EquiMed Staff
May 6, 2017 13:46
Careful attention to the health of the mare should be a priority before breeding takes place, during the pregnancy, and following parturition. Good nutrition, …
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Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
Dynamic mobilization exercises
A form of passive exercise using a "bait" to encourage the horse to flex and stretch particular areas of their anatomy.
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
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Riding is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire. It is a grand passion.
Ralph Waldo Emerson